George H.W. Bush

I wanted these guys to hear about it first, and then we'll notify them later on. They'll know about it now by this statement.

I want to keep my commitment to the American people in terms of their sons and daughters and in terms of what our objectives were.

I am pleased to sign into law S. 725, the 'Persian Gulf Conflict Supplemental Authorization and Personnel Benefits Act of 1991.'

The families of all American service men and women who were covered by Servicemen's Group Life Insurance and were killed in the line of duty during this period will receive a special death gratuity of up to $50,000.

I want to talk to the Secretary when he gets back.

I'm very pleased with the reception so far to our refugee relief program for those that have been brutalized and turned into refugees by the Government of Iraq.

Increased educational assistance payments for active duty personnel and reservists are an integral part of this package.

I think that this one includes fulfillment of the others.

I think we've already, over the period of the last few weeks, spent something like $35 million.

The Act increases certain benefits for military personnel and veterans who served during the Persian Gulf conflict.

I want to see us move forward.

Our service men and women performed with extraordinary ability and valor in the Persian Gulf.

The United States is doing what we can to foster stability and security in the Gulf area, a peace between Israel and the Palestinians.

The American people heard that for about 6 months, and it didn't change one thing.

This Act increases the pay of those who faced the greatest danger.

I want to see those hostages released.

I think it would not because I think we're talking about an international force.

Well, I think we're a little behind schedule for the--no. No, no. [Laughter] But thank you. Never get enough. Here we go. Thank you all very much. Note: The President's 77th news conference began at 4:10 p.m. in Ballroom A of the Four…

I have had a good discussion of that with Prime Minister Kaifu, and we are in agreement that we will do what we can to help the Kurdish refugees. Japan-U.S. Relations

Be glad to. It was never a stated objective of the coalition to intervene in the internal affairs of Iraq. Indeed, I made very clear that we did not intend to go into Iraq. I condemn Saddam Hussein's brutality against his own people. But I…

What we thought we'd do is alternate questions for Prime Minister Kaifu and for me, and alternate between the Japanese journalists and the U.S. journalists. Inasmuch as we're in the United States, I'm the appointed coordinator here…

I am among those who will sorely miss his advice, especially in the fields of arms control, national security, and intelligence.

We expect the Government of Iraq to permit this effort to be carried out without any interference.

I have no intention of putting American troops into this situation.

This urgent air drop is but one of several steps the United States is taking to deal with this terrible situation.